4 JANUARY 1868, Page 29

The Art of Public Speaking. By Samuel Neil. Public Meetings,

and how to Conduct them. By Samuel Neil. (llordston and Wright.)—We can hardly think that the first of these two little manuals will be useful to any one. The second may bo of service to those who are new to public meetings, and are suddenly called upon to occupy the platform. Under such circumstances any advice would be accepted. To write on public speaking is not so easy.